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Sunday Oct. 7, 2007

Anna’s Angels 10 Miler and 5 K Race
8:00 a.m.
Anna’s Angels is a non-profit fund under Duke Children’s Hospital. All funds raised support Down syndrome research.

Monday Oct. 8, 2007

Getting in Shape After Baby
Registration Closed
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Bring baby and practice movements to regain core stability and strength. This 6 week series of classes is targeted to new moms who are just beginning to exercise after pregnancy. Moms should be at least 6 weeks to 3 months postpartum. If you experienced a cesarean birth, please bring medical clearance from your physician to exercise. Join us immediately after for “Motherhood: The New Reality Show”.

Motherhood: The New Reality Show
Registration Closed
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Bring the baby, pack a lunch and join other new moms as we brainstorm tips on surviving motherhood, offer suggestions for transitioning back to work, and share resources for staying at home fulltime. Class targeted to moms who are 3-12 weeks post delivery, however, any new mother is welcome

Stroke Support Group
Registration Closed
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Support and education for patients, family members, and others.

Stroke Survivor Support Group
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
This support group aims to educate the stroke survivor and care giver about topics relating to stroke.

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Basic Class
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Participants in the MBSR Program learn to develop specific skills for paying attention and for deep relaxation, and to apply these in daily situations.

Tuesday Oct. 9, 2007

Breast Cancer Support Group
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
A support group for women with breast cancer

Pre-operative Orthopaedic Surgery Class
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Duke Raleigh Hospital offers a Pre-Operative Orthopaedic Replacement Surgery Class for all patients and family members. The class covers what you can expect before, during and after surgery.

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Basic Class
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Participants in the MBSR Program learn to develop specific skills for paying attention and for deep relaxation, and to apply these in daily situations.

Hepatitis C Support Group
Registration Closed
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Provides information and support for anyone affected by HCV; for patients who have just been diagnosed, to those who are considering treatment, being treated or have completed treatment. Family members are encouraged to come and learn about coping with this disease.

Wednesday Oct. 10, 2007

Go for the Golden Years!
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Join us for "Go for the Golden Years" an annual health festival for seniors, their families and caregivers.

Choosing Quality Childcare
Registration Closed
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Explore options to help you find affordable, safe child care.

Exercise & Behavioral Strategies for Managing Urinary Incontinence
Registration Closed
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Whether a new mom or postmenopausal woman, learn nonsurgical strategies for managing urinary incontinence.

Thursday Oct. 11, 2007

Literature Reading Group
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
A group to read and explore the fields focused on empirical, methodological, conceptual, and theological research and scholarship

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Basic Class
2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Participants in the MBSR Program learn to develop specific skills for paying attention and for deep relaxation, and to apply these in daily situations.

Guided Tour of Labor and Delivery (Duke)
Registration Closed
6:00 p.m.
An overview of the Labor, Delivery and Post-partum services at Duke Birthing Center.

Pain Relief and Other Helpful Hints
Registration Closed
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Discussions with an anesthesiologist and nurses from the Duke Birthing Center cover the pain management options available during delivery at Duke University Hospital; where you will go; what to bring to the hospital and what to expect when you are admitted to the birthing center.

Friday Oct. 12, 2007

Weight Loss Surgery Seminar
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Learn about weight loss surgery procedures and their results at this free seminar.

Saturday Oct. 13, 2007

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
8:00 a.m.
Join the Duke Raleigh Hospital walk team for this non-competitive walk to fight breast cancer. Duke Raleigh will participate in this event with a walk team, as well as raising awareness and donations to support the American Cancer Society.

Baby Care Class
Registration Closed - Class FULL...see schedule for other dates.
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
A class touching on general information for expectant parents regarding the basics of baby care (feeding, bathing, diapering, etc.). A practical demonstration utilizing a baby model will be offered.